5.10B Inherited and Learned Behaviors

Why do spiders spin webs?  Check all that apply.

• To make silk.

• To catch food.

• For their home.

• To be like Spiderman.

Do inherited traits happen naturally(born with)?

• Yes

• No

Are you born with learned behaviors(experience from observing others or practicing ourselves)?

• Yes

• No

What are the physical characteristics or features that are passed down from parents to offspring?

• inherited traits

• learned behaviors

Can we see inherited traits?

• Yes, often we can see inherited traits.

• No, we never see inherited traits.

What is NOT an inherited trait of a plant

• seed color

• seed shape

• leaf color

• scar on stem

Where did the leaf-tailed gecko get his leaf-like characteristics or features from?

• The leaf-tailed gecko received his leaf-like characteristics or features from his parents.

• The leaf-tailed gecko received his leaf-like characteristics or features from his environment.

What are some of your inherited traits? (pick all that apply)

• color of my eyes, lips, skin, and hair

• shape of my ears, eyes, nose, feet and hands

• number of my legs, hands, ears, arms, fingers, eyes, mouth, and nose

• scar on the back of my head

Copy this note into your journal:

A learned behavior is one that an organism develops as a result of experience. 

Learned behaviors contrast with innate(inherited) behaviors, which are genetically hardwired and can be performed without any prior experience or training. 

What are learned behaviors?

• Learned behaviors are obtained by observing, practicing, or experiencing stimulus from your environment.

• Learned behaviors are obtained from your parents only.